Virginia Clean Cities

Harrisonburg officials support plans for battery energy storage facility Harrisonburg City Council took action last week to establish a new power infrastructure that would enable the city to store excess energy.

From the Daily News-Record: "Harrisonburg officials support plans for battery energy storage facility" VCC's Alleyn Harned and others are quoted.
www.dnronline.com/news/politic...

This Thursday in Norton, VA!

Join InCharge Energy, Atlantic Heavy Duty and VCC on 07/24 for the Electric Work Truck Showcase!

⚡️ Explore the McNeilus Volterra™ refuse truck and other EVs
🔋 Discover advantages of fleet EVs
🧇 Electric food truck waffles and lunch for fleets

RSVP:
www.eventbrite.com/e/electric-w...

Clean energy for cities? No thanks, Trump says. The administration is taking an ax to programs that help cities move away from diesel-powered transportation, which can cause respiratory illnesses.

E&E News by Politico speaks with Clean Cities & Communities directors about the latest federal actions.
www.eenews.net/articles/cle...

Join us in Norton, Virginia, as we celebrate the opening of new EV charging stations at Hampton Inn! #ElectricVehicles vacleancities.org/event/norton...

Column: Embrace transportation energy independence this July 4 EVs have brought about an economic and domestic manufacturing renaissance with vehicle and battery projects across the country, Virginia Clean Cities’ Alleyn Harned writes in a guest column.

www.pilotonline.com/2025/07/02/c... embrace energy independence this July 4th

VCC will be there next month!

VCC would like to recognize the Muhlenberg Lutheran Church in Harrisonburg for installing EV charging stations under the EMPOWER workplace charging program.
www.workplacecharging.com

20 EV charging stations coming to I-81

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) installed workplace charging stations during the EMPOWER project. REC also has a great EV charging incentive program for members! myrec.coop/charging

University of Virginia Facilities Management has been leading the way with workplace charging through the EMPOWER program. More at www.workplacecharging.com!

Recognizing @generation180.bsky.social in Charlottesville for being an EV friendly workplace in the EMPOWER project! Learn more at www.workplacecharging.com.

Riner Rentals of Harrisonburg received a national award for being an EV friendly workplace in the EMPOWER project! Learn more at www.workplacecharging.com.

Recognizing the Jon Henry General Store in New Market for being an EV friendly workplace in the EMPOWER project! Learn more at www.workplacecharging.com.

This Thursday! #ElectricVehicles

VCC's offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in honor of #Juneteenth.

Stakeholder Highlight: REC Addresses Charging in Louisa, VA. Read about the new charging stations! #ElectricVehicles
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Join us June 26 for our Tech Happy Hour webinar!

VEIC, a national leader in bus electrification technical assistance, will discuss what makes bus fleets transition electrification successful, highlighting different approaches throughout the country.

RSVP here: jmu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Charlottesville, Albemarle, UVA and other fleets sharing best practices today at the #ElectricVehicle showcase. More at: www.flickr.com/photos/10100...

The National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) opened the call for applications to the 2025 Green Fleet Awards. Entry deadline is July 11! #GreenFleets
vacleancities.org/2025-green-f...

Join us tomorrow in Roanoke!

This Thursday! #ElectricVehicles #EVSE @evnoire.bsky.social @driveelectricrva.bsky.social

Join us on June 12th for a practical introduction to electric vehicle charging equipment (EVSE). jmu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Virtual next week! Fairfax one is on August 11th

Join us June 11th in Roanoke! Free event for fleets: www.eventbrite.com/e/southwest-...

Upcoming course in Fairfax, VA next week! #ElectricVehicles

Pilot program looking to build EV charger network for rural transit A U.S. Department of Energy grant is launching a partnership between Dominion Energy and Virginia Clean Cities around Charlottesville and Virginia Beach.

CBS 19 News: Pilot program looking to build EV charger network for rural transit. Learn more about Project SYNC!
www.cbs19news.com/news/pilot-p...

Mark your calendars for June 26 at 3 PM EST for our monthly Tech Happy Hour webinar! This session will feature VEIC, speaking on the progress community electrification and technical assistance for bus fleets.

RSVP here: jmu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

YouTube video by Virginia Clean Cities VCC Talks - Energy Law with Sam Brumberg of VMDAEC

Check out our latest podcast with Sam Brumberg, VP of Regulatory Affairs & General Counsel at VMDAEC. Sam discussed energy law and the changes ahead. youtu.be/0sqW1QHYJjQ

Coalition discount for "Fundamentals of High Voltage and Safety" course with SAE International. Learn more:
vacleancities.org/coalition-di...